An international organization of builders, paddlers, and admirers of wooden and bark canoes.
The WCHA is a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
WCHA Annual Assembly
featuring
Old Town Canoes
Keuka College, New York
Photo by Betsy Wilson
The Annual Assembly of the
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
and the
Adirondack Canoe Symposium
July 13 - 18, 2027
Keuka College, New York
Celebrating Old Town Canoes
Annual Fundraising Auction with a New Twist!!
As usual, our fundraising auction will happen on the Saturday of Assembly. Check the schedule for times for donation acceptance.
**This year, as in the past, the Norumbega Chapter will spend considerable time restoring a canoe to be auctioned at Assembly. All proceeds will benefit the WCHA!
Check out the progress and how you can bid this year even if you can't attend Assembly!
Assembly 2026 at Keuka College was a huge success, so we're headed back there for 2027!
​The campus offers modern facilities, comfortable lodging, and great dining — all right on the water. There are also plenty of nearby lodging options just a few miles away for those who like a little extra flexibility.​
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We hope you’ll join us at Keuka College for Assembly 2027 as we celebrate Old Town Canoes — surrounded by good friends, good stories, and good boats.
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After all, it’s not just the shoreline that makes Assembly special — it’s the people who gather there.
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We can’t wait to see you on Keuka Lake!​​​
2027 WCHA Assembly
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Watch here for more information coming soon!